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Where the Water Plays

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Posted by Bob Wyatt on April 10, 2013 at 11:55 PM
Where the Water Plays
-story behind the image...Several weeks ago I had a very ambitious idea to go to Brian's Polyfoss Area in the morning and then drop down into Bear Creek for the great Sidewinder/V-Slot/Swamp/Slot opportunity. The morning went well with a very tough slog out of the Polyfoss area. Then a spot of lunch in Clarksville. Then it was off to Bear Creek. As my group dropped down the drainage the afternoon got longer and my legs got more tired. About 1/4 mile from the goal I looked at my watch and realized that if I continued it would be dark as I climbed the mile back up the drainage- and it would be a very slow climb. I decided to stop right there and work the mossy cascades and save the real prize for another day. I ended up making the right choice-both for my body and I think the image works also.
Posted by Tom Kennon on April 12, 2013 at 10:17 AM
Smart decision on the turnaround, at least you got a few good images and now know how long it takes to get in and get out.
Posted by Bill Dark on April 14, 2013 at 3:54 PM
Nice work with this one, Bob. The saturated greens and reds really make it pop. The image appears to be a little soft in the lower left corner...maybe a slight crop from the bottom?
Posted by Bob Wyatt on April 16, 2013 at 5:06 PM
Bill,Right you are sir!
Posted by Jan Harrison on April 16, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Nice Bob. That area is on my list.